Ring-Ready for Young Riders

Kids' Show Coats & Competition Jackets

A show coat that moves with a growing rider and looks right in the ring: classic three-button cuts and breathable mesh for hunter, jumper, equitation and dressage classes, so she can focus on her round.

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Updated November 2026

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    The Show Coat Edit

    Show coats that keep young riders cool, correct and comfortable

    Each section below takes one decision in turn: which rings a coat suits, how mesh and stretch fabrics handle heat, how to size for a growing rider and how to keep a coat show-ready all season.

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    Ring rules

    A conservative show coat covers hunter, jumper and dressage

    The RJ Classics Kids' Sloane Jr Show Coat is a three-button, double-vented coat in stretch fabric with a hidden interior zipper, number holes and zipper pockets: the classic hunter silhouette in a cut that crosses into jumper and dressage rings. The Ovation Kids' PowerFlex Lite Show Coat keeps the same traditional hunter look in a lightweight technical stretch fabric with a full range of motion.

    Dressage riders get more latitude than hunter riders, so the same conservative coat works there too, and the USDF attire guide reserves tailcoats for the upper levels. For a step up in finish, the LeMieux Kids' Junior Pro Show Jacket scales LeMieux's premium show jacket for young riders, with crystal detail on the collar and perforated side vents lined with air mesh.

    Look elsewhere if she needs a shade outside the classics: our guide to wearing a colored show coat covers when it is allowed, and the women's competition jackets page carries the adult cuts when she outgrows kids' sizing.

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    Hot days

    Mesh and stretch fabrics keep her cool between classes

    The RJ Classics Kids' Harmony Evo Jr Show Coat is built from an extremely lightweight mesh with an Italian jersey solid front panel, removable white sleeve cuffs and number holes. The Equinavia Kids' Mina Show Coat with NordicAir Tech pairs a 4-way stretch poly-blend front with an all-mesh back and sleeves.

    The Kerrits Kids' Affinity Aero Show Coat uses Aero Mesh four-way stretch fabric and comes with two sets of exchangeable buttons, and the TuffRider Kids' EquiVent Lite Show Coat is made of a lightweight mesh with four snap buttons that hide the zipper. All four close over a hidden zipper, so the front still reads as a classic coat.

    Look elsewhere if she needs more structure than mesh gives: the Dublin Kids' Ashby Show Jacket III is a lined polyester twill coat with shoulder pads and princess seams for a tailored, classic fit.

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    Sizing

    Sizing a show coat for a rider who is still growing

    Size a kids' show coat by her chest measurement first: measure around the fullest part of her chest over a thin shirt, then check the sleeve against the length from shoulder point to wrist bone. Compare both numbers with the maker's chart on the product page, because numbered sizes run differently from brand to brand.

    A young rider grows between show seasons, so choose a coat that fits through the shoulders now and leaves a little ease in the body rather than one that is already tight. RJ Classics notes that the Harmony Evo Jr keeps the fit and sizing of the original Harmony Jr, which helps when you are replacing last season's coat like for like.

    Our show coat fit guide covers tall, petite, plus-size and long-armed riders, and if she is between kids' and adult sizing, the women's competition jackets page carries adult sizes.

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    Care and shows

    Machine-washable coats make a busy show season easier

    The Kerrits Kids' Competitor Koat is machine washable with no ironing needed, and its four-way stretch fabric helps it keep its shape wash after wash. The RJ Classics Kids' Sloane Jr Show Coat is listed as machine washable, and the Dublin Kids' Ashby Show Jacket III is machine washable and ships with a hanger and garment bag for the trip to the show.

    Not every show asks for a coat. USEF dressage Level 1 and Opportunity classes do not require a jacket, and hunter rules allow a show shirt with a choker or tie when jackets are waived; schooling and local shows follow their own prize lists, so check yours before you pack.

    Our guide to washing a show coat covers what to do with one marked dry-clean only, and the care label on any coat here has the last word.

    Questions riders ask

    Kids' show coat FAQ

    What size show coat does my child need?

    Start with her chest measurement, taken around the fullest part over a thin shirt, then check sleeve length from shoulder point to wrist bone against the maker's chart on the product page. Leave a little ease for growth through the season. Measure again before you order each new coat.

    Does my child need a show coat at a schooling show?

    Often not. USEF dressage Level 1 and Opportunity classes do not require a jacket, and hunter rules allow a show shirt with a choker or tie when jackets are waived. Local and schooling shows follow their own prize lists, so read yours first, then add a coat for any class that asks for one.

    Can one show coat work for hunter, jumper and dressage?

    Yes, in most cases. A conservative three-button coat is accepted in hunter, jumper and dressage rings, and tailcoats are reserved for the upper dressage levels. Check your class rules, then choose a coat with a traditional front and a fabric that suits your show weather.

    Can a kids' show coat go in the washing machine?

    Many are, and the care label decides. The Kerrits Competitor Koat, RJ Classics Sloane Jr and Dublin Ashby are all listed as machine washable. Read the label on the coat you choose before the first wash, and see our washing guide if it says dry clean only.

    USEF Rule Book, Hunter Division (HU107); USDF Visual Guide to the Dressage Attire Rules.